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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.02, 1,567.62 and 638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.02, 1,567.62 and 638.58 is: 881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.02 : 1,567.62 = 638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.02/1,567.62 = 638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.02x = 1,567.62 × 638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.02x = 1,001,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,050.78/1,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.19

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